There are
1,019 mi
from Fairfax, VA to Ankeny, IA
That's the driving distance. It would take 18 hours 56 mins to go from Fairfax, Virginia to Ankeny, Iowa.
The flight distance (direct flight from Fairfax, VA to Ankeny, IA) is 880.12 mi.
1,019 mi = 1,640.03 kms